Customer Service Ops Liaison

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R129.Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.  .
** Hourly Wage: $19.91 - $24.88
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* Essential Job Functions:

**(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
* Serves as liaison with dispatch in Operations regarding service changes in bus, rail and ferry operations.
* Maintains situational awareness.  Monitors weather, traffic, and other impacts on transit operations and customers.
* Uses CAD/AVL system to monitor vehicle activity and provide transit status (route, schedule, and tracking information) to management team and division personnel.
* Uses CAS bulletin board to publish information updates for management team and division personnel.
* Uses route-schedule list and bus stop list to provide route, schedule and bus stop information.
* Uses website tools to provide trip planning assistance and inform customers on delays and cancellations.
* Responds to customer telephone inquiries on routes, schedules, fares, and other HRT services with complete information and recommendations on HRT services to meet customers' needs.
* Prepares customer alerts and notifications using a variety of means including email, text, websites, passenger information displays, mobile fare payment applications, and CAD/AVL.
* Respond to customer complaints and inquiries.
* Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers while handling calls related to customer service department functions.
* Manages records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
* Responds to serious incidents, crises, and emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Complies with HRT policies.
* Supports special events as directed.
* Performs other duties as required.
** Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to

Job Functions:

** Possess excellent communication skills, people skills and a clear, pleasant telephone voice; knowledge of customer service and public relations techniques, principles and practices; general knowledge of the Hampton Roads area; able to deal effectively with the public; ability to understand and follow written and oral directions; able to keep simple records; ability to operate standard office equipment. Must be detailed oriented, good organizational and follow- up skills.

Patience and flexibility to work with challenges and change.  Knowledgeable of Microsoft suite. Ability to multi-task, good decision-making skills, work under time constraints. Knowledge of CAS system, ACS and knowledge of HRT routes/time points. Ability to work weekends, nights, holidays if needed.
** Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to

Job Functions:

** Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential.  Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Software applications:

Microsoft Office

CAD-AVLMobile Fare Payment Call Management System Interactive Voice Response System Passenger Information Displays Mail Chimp
** Safety Responsibility:
** Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.
** Training and/or

Education:

** A high school diploma or GED certificate.
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* Required Experience:

** One year of providing quality customer service to include general office experience and data entry.
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